Written by

Dorothy Bliskey
Special to The Reporter Media

Jess Ellison is taking a curtain call of sorts this week as the clock ticks down on the final days of Theo's Supper Club.

Ever since Ellison retired 20 years ago, he's been playing the piano for customers during the cocktail hour at Theo's, the downtown dining establishment set to close its doors for good after serving customers on Saturday.

Ellison, who turns 86 on May 16, will play on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. It's a weekend routine that he's sad to see come to an end and hopes to continue playing the piano for eager listeners somewhere else. ...